[Hiring] Solicitor - Employment @IM LLP

Role Description

You'll join our highly regarded Birmingham Employment team, led by partners Donna Seferta and Elaine Huttley. As a key member of the team, you'll support individuals and businesses across a variety of sectors, specialising in contentious employment matters.

• Advise clients on a broad spectrum of contentious employment issues, including unfair dismissal, unlawful deductions from wages, breach of contract, whistleblowing and discrimination.
• Represent both Claimants and Respondents in Employment Tribunal claims and higher court proceedings, with a focus on cases funded by Legal Expenses Insurance.
• Manage a varied and fast-paced caseload of contentious matters.
• Mentor and support paralegals and apprentices, contributing to their development and the overall success of the team.
• Participate in our dedicated training programme, designed to further your professional growth.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver high-quality, client-focused service and contribute to the ongoing development of the team.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years PQE.
• Proven experience in handling contentious matters.
• Experience representing both Claimants and Respondents in Employment Tribunal Claims is desirable, but not essential.
• Enthusiasm for contentious employment law and a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for clients, even under pressure.
• Ability to manage a substantial and varied workload.
• Experience working with clients funded by legal expenses insurance is desirable.
• Strong mentoring skills and a willingness to support junior team members.

Benefits

• 25 days' holiday as standard, rising to 28 days depending on role level, plus bank holidays and the option to purchase additional leave.
• Opportunities to share in our success through annual pay and bonus review processes for eligible colleagues.
• Health and wellbeing support, including Westfield Health and Digital GP access.
• Competitive pension arrangements to help you plan for the future.
• Two paid volunteering days every year to support causes that matter to you.
• Access to a range of colleague discounts and lifestyle benefits to support you both inside and outside of work.
• A wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace.